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MRD.TO

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Melcor Developments Ltd. · Real Estate · Canada · $402M · Avg Vol: $58K/d

100
StockRank
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Q
72
V
78
M
90
P/E (TTM)
6.3x
ROE
7.2%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
3.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Melcor displays resilient margins in a tough real estate environment, and their active buyback program shows management confidence in intrinsic value. While not a pure growth story, they act as a defensive compounder with a reasonable margin of safety.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Melcor Developments Ltd. is a Canadian real estate development company engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of residential communities, industrial and commercial properties, and golf courses. Its extensive land bank and vertically integrated approach to development, from raw land to finished properties, provide a strong competitive advantage in controlling costs and delivering diverse real estate projects. Melcor is a long-standing, diversified real estate developer in Western Canada, focusing on creating integrated communities.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (CAD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue241.7M315.2M349.5M410.5M19.3%367.2M
EPS (CAD)1.702.752.041.101.923.1%3.00
Shares31.2M30.7M30.4M30.1M-3.7%30.0M
Debt740.4M670.2M611.3M548.7M-9.5%490.5M
Equity1.2B1.2B1.2B1.3B2.5%
Op CF18.4M48.8M98.6M93.6M72.1%35.0M
Inv CF18.3M4.6M2.7M85.2M
Fin CF-17.3M-99.0M-82.1M-157.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.2%
12.8913.1913.4913.7914.10Jul 27Aug 18Sep 8
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$13.60
RSI (14)
61.8
52W High
$14.10
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
72
ROIC
6.5%64.6
ROE
7.2%56.9
GP/Assets
8.0%67.5
Op. Margin
39.7%59.2
FCF/Assets
4.5%73.8
Piotroski
999.4
Int. Cover
5.6x57.9
D/E Ratio
0.38x80.8
Current Ratio
20.63x98.2
Value
78
P/E (TTM)
6.3x88.2
EV/EBITDA
7.4x88.9
P/FCF
6.1x78.8
P/B
0.4x85.3
P/S
1.5x72.6
Div Yield
3.0%23.0
Momentum
90
52W High %
96%94.9
RS 6M
5%85.6
SMA 50/200
1.09x87.9
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
202%89.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$402M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
43.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Real Estate, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MRD.TO are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MRD.TOMelcor Developments Ltd.(you)$402M100Strong Buy
DRM.TODream Unlimited Corp.$530M24Sell
APR-UN.TOAutomotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust$480M86Strong Buy
PLZ-UN.TOPlaza Retail REIT$423M80Buy
BTB-UN.TOBTB Real Estate Investment Trust$243M85Strong Buy
SGR-U.TOSlate Grocery REIT$675M75Buy
MRC.TOMorguard Corporation$876M67Buy
VITL-UN.TOVital Infrastructure Property Trust$939M67Buy
MRT-UN.TOMorguard Real Estate Investment Trust$337M52Hold
NRR-UN.TONorthview Residential REIT$444M50Hold

Peer medians: ROE 4.6% · P/E 15.1x · Gross margin 60.4%

Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD.TO): Stock Score Summary

Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD.TO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 100/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (78/100), and Momentum (90/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Melcor displays resilient margins in a tough real estate environment, and their active buyback program shows management confidence in intrinsic value. While not a pure growth story, they act as a defensive compounder with a reasonable margin of safety.

Melcor Developments Ltd. is a Canadian real estate development company engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of residential communities, industrial and commercial properties, and golf courses. Its extensive land bank and vertically integrated approach to development, from raw land to finished properties, provide a strong competitive advantage in controlling costs and delivering diverse real estate projects. Melcor is a long-standing, diversified real estate developer in Western Canada, focusing on creating integrated communities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.60
Market Cap$402M
P/E (TTM)6.31
Price/Book0.44
Return on Equity7.2%
Return on Invested Capital6.5%
Debt/Equity0.38x
Gross Margin43.7%
Operating Margin39.7%
Revenue Growth-38.1%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$65M

Melcor Developments Ltd. operates in the Real Estate - Development industry, part of the Real Estate sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melcor Developments Ltd.’s (MRD.TO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD.TO) is 100/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (78), and Momentum (90) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Melcor Developments Ltd. have an economic moat?
Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD.TO) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Melcor Developments Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD.TO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 100/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Melcor Developments Ltd. in?
Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD.TO) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate - Development industry (Canada).